Location
Ealing

Hours
Minimum 16 – 24 hours or more per month, primarily Saturdays – days and evenings between 9am and 11pm. Additional hours may be available on Sundays (9am - 11pm), weekdays after school from 3.30pm onwards, and weekdays during the day. Only applicants available at these times will be considered.

Salary
£18.00 per hour

About the Role
Are you practical, resourceful, and caring with child care experience? Ealing Family Link Service is seeking Sitters / Befrienders to provide support to families with disabled children. You will work on a casual ‘as and when’ basis, either in the child’s own home or in the community, for periods between two and five hours at a time. Your role will involve meeting all the child’s care needs while their parent or carer has a break. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families.

We provide training, ongoing support, and supervision to ensure you are confident and equipped to carry out your role effectively. Ealing Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and follows safer recruitment practices. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.

Ealing Council is dedicated to creating good jobs and fostering connected communities. We promote equality of opportunity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from all borough residents, especially those entering or progressing in their careers who are underrepresented in our workforce. All applications will be considered on merit.

Experience
Experience of looking after children is essential. Experience caring for children with medical needs is an advantage but not required.

About you
You are practical, resourceful, and caring with a genuine interest in supporting children and families. You have the flexibility to make a regular commitment and are available at the specified times. You are reliable, patient, and able to work independently in a child’s home or community setting.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.